Posts Tagged small

My buddy Andrew over at tinyrevolution.us has just announced a new ebook about decorating tiny houses. I was able to check it out first hand and really liked it. He has some guest contributors that many of you will recognize, all of which actually live in tiny houses.

This is our first book in what will be a series of books based on our experiences both during the build and after moving full time into our tiny house. It explores the part of tiny houses often overlooked; turning the house into a home. The ebook features guest decorator tips by a few big name tiny house folk and is 48-pages long complete with narrative, color photos, links, etc In the book we discuss everything from the use of natural light to paint selections to furniture placement to accessorizing. It also touches on the psychological and physiological effects of color in a home. The best part is, it is only $4.95

Is designing and decorating a tiny house different from a traditional house?

Designing and decorating a tiny house is not unlike designing and decorating a traditional home….if the traditional home is a small space. The difference lies in the size of the space. You can’t expect the same furniture pieces, pieces of art, and even color selections to project the same in 2,000 sq.ft. as they would in 200 sq.ft.

What do you think is the biggest mistake people make when designing a small space?

Be careful in using the terms designing and decorating synonymously. They are not the same. Design kind of ends when the windows, doors, and walls are in place. Decorating picks up with furniture selection, wall color, storage options, etc. The biggest mistake people make is just that. They typically think that once the house is built the decisions (and budget) are over. But at that point what you have is a structure, not a home.

I have always been interested in table ideas that I can pull out for a dinner party, but have tucked away when it is just me. I usually will eat my meals watching a TV show (the only time I watch TV) if I’m alone, go out with friends, or go to my families house for dinner. I like having people over for meals, but in the end it may happen one-two times a month. Though that is the life of a bachelor I guess.

so this table breaks down to a smaller size. While its a coffee table I like the concept and it could be done on a larger scale.

Harbour Attic is an apartment located in the charming fishing village of Camogli, in the province of Genoa, Italy. With a main bedroom and then a multifunctional space that has a hidden bed in the floor, this place can sleep quite a few people in it.

“The house is located in the old fishermen village of Camogli. The project aim was to build two bedrooms, a studio, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom, despite the gambrel roof and the very small floor surface. That led to a custom-cut apartment, where each room is a furniture: after you have used it, you can close it.”

Today I’m asking for your help: I have been trying to find a chair that can serve as a decent desk chair, but also something that is super comfortable enough to lounge in to read a book or watch a movie. Up until this point I have had two chairs (or a desk chair and a couch): One for working and one for relaxation.

If you think about it, they are quite different. A desk chair is more up right, not made for laying back and kicking your feet up. While a lounge chair typically allows you to stretch out, lean back and take a load off. Currently the chairs I have a standard desk chair and then an Ikea POÃ„NG chair with an ottoman. The POÃ„NG chair is incredibly comfortable and leans pretty far back. You couldn’t easily work at a desk in this type of chair.

It seems like a lot of my generation really likes to use there laptop on their lap while sitting on the couch, but I can’t seem to do any real work when trying that. Since I work from home, I do need a place to get serious work done, which it can be tricky to both live and work in a tiny house. I also have a desktop, so I need to be at a desk for that reason as well.

What chair can I use for a good desk chair, that is also super comfortable to read or watch in?

This 150 square foot student’s apartment was built in the attic. I don’t have too much information on this one because the architect, Sylvie Cahen doesn’t have too much on her website, plus I am terrible at French. The apartment was commissioned by a student and the house fits her quite well. Though the apartment wouldn’t be good for anyone over 6 feet, it looks quite open for being so small.